More than just Music

Brian and I had a date this past weekend that we'll remember for a long time. We went to a Casting Crowns Concert. Anyone who is a fan of their music, know their songs are very God-centered and rooted in rich truth. If you are not familiar with their music, I encourage you to check them out. (In fact...the song playing on my blog is them). From the minute they stepped on stage, it was so much more than just "entertainment". It was a worship service! Thousands of people joining their voices to sing songs and praises about our Lord! Words cannot describe the experience...it was truely a "Holy Moment". But as the lead singer, Mark Hall was quick to remind us, songs may change our "mood", but it's the Lord that changes our lives through our intimate, everyday, walking-around friendship with Jesus. That experience last far beyond any concert!

The group Leeland and John Waller are touring with Casting Crowns. They were both really good too. Leeland's song "Carried to the Table" has such a beautiful message and "The Blessing" by Waller is one for the ipod. How blessed we were to take part!

Gladness and Thanksgiving

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

Know that the Lord is God.

It is he who made us, and we are his;

we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

Enter his gates with thanksgiving

and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him and praise his name.

For the Lord is good and his love

endures forever;

his faithfulness continues through all generations.

(Psalm 100)

Training the young women?!

Oops...bubbles were a flowin' everywhere as my ladies realized why we don't put liquid dish detergent in the dishwasher. We all had a good laugh! By the way, in case this ever happens to you...the secret is salt and vinegar sprinkled in the bottom of the dishwasher (defizzes the bubbles)...who knew?

Add one more Teenager to the family!

Happy 13th Birthday Jordan!

Jordan had a fun day with friends and family. We celebrated by inviting her three girlfriends to surprise her at lunch and then off for some "pampering" by getting her very first pedicure. Lots of Fun!

We love you Jordan!